Empire Custom Builders

Homeowners who want a residence that reflects their personal style and community values will find a partner in Empire Custom Builders. This fourth‑generation, family‑owned firm has spent three decades crafting and remodeling more than 500 custom homes across Central Florida’s most sought‑after neighborhoods, including Heathrow, Lake Forest, Terra Bella, Spruce Creek Fly‑In, and Magnolia Plantation.

Led by President Matt Joyce, a builder with a three‑decade track record and former board member of a regional building‑industry association, the company blends deep local knowledge with award‑winning design expertise. Empire Custom Builders has earned multiple first‑place Parade of Homes awards and was named Best General Contractor by the News Journal, underscoring a commitment to quality that is recognized by peers and clients alike.

The firm’s process begins with a complimentary on‑site consultation, during which the team evaluates project goals, existing conditions, and renovation possibilities. From there, a collaborative design phase works with an in‑house design staff to translate the homeowner’s